steering NISSAN KICKS 2023 User Guide

18. Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System(P. 4-2, 4-66)
Cruise control switches (if so equipped)
(P. 5-56)
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) switches
(if so equipped) (P. 5-58)
19. Driver supplemental knee air bag
(P. 1-60)
20. Tilt and telescopic steering wheel lock
lever (P. 3-26)
21. Hood release (P. 3-21) Fuel-filler door release (P. 3-25)
22. Steering wheel switches for audio
control (P. 4-2, 2-24)
Control panel and vehicle information
display switches (if so equipped)
(P. 2-24)
23. Blind Spot Warning (BSW) switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-53)
Drive Systems OFF switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-54)
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-54)
Rear Sonar System (RSS) OFF switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-56)
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-55)
Instrument panel pocket
(if so equipped) (P. 2-62)
Enter/select switch for trip computer
(if so equipped) (P. 2-9)* Refer to the separate NissanConnect®
Owner's Manual (if so equipped).
Refer to the page number indicated in
parentheses for operating details.
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TACHOMETER
The tachometer indicates engine speed in
revolutions per minute (rpm). Do not rev
engine into the red zone
O1.
Type A (if so equipped): To access the ta-
chometer, use the
andon the
steering wheel to navigate to the “Gauges”
display. For additional information, see
“How to use the vehicle information dis-
play” (P. 2-24). Type B (if so equipped):
The tachometer is
located on the lef t side of the meter cluster.
CAUTION
When engine speed approaches the
red zone, shif t to a higher gear or re-
duce engine speed. Operating the en-
gine in the red zone may cause serious
engine damage.
FUEL GAUGE
The gauge indicates the approximatefuel
level in the tank.
The gauge may move slightly during brak-
ing, turning, acceleration, or going up or
down hills.
Type A (if so equipped): The low fuel
warning message shows in the vehicle in-
formation display when the amount of fuel
in the tank is getting low.
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Type A (if so equipped)
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Type B (if so equipped)
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Type A (if so equipped)
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Warning/Indicator light (red)Warning/Indicator light (yellow) Warning/Indicator light (other)
Security indicator light (if so equipped)Low windshield-washer fluid warning light
(if so equipped)Turn signal/hazard indicator lights (green)
Supplemental air bag warning lightMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Master warning light (if so equipped)
NISSAN Intelligent Key® warning light
(if so equipped)
Power steering warning light
Rear Automatic Braking (RAB) system
warning light (if so equipped)
Shif t P (Park) warning light (if so equipped)
Slip indicator light
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
indicator light
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•If the light does not illuminate with
the ignition switch placed in the ON
position, have the vehicle checked as
soon as possible. It is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this
service.
• If the light illuminates while driving,
avoid sudden steering maneuvers or
abrupt braking, reduce vehicle
speed, pull off the road to a safe loca-
tion and stop the vehicle as soon as
possible. Driving with under-inflated
tires may permanently damage the
tires and increase the likelihood of
tire failure. Serious vehicle damage
could occur and may lead to an acci-
dent and could result in serious per-
sonal injury or death. Check the tire
pressure for all four tires. Adjust the
tire pressure to the recommended
COLD tire pressure shown on the Tire
and Loading Information label lo-
cated in the driver’s door opening to
turn the low tire pressure warning
light off. If the light still illuminates
while driving af ter adjusting the tire
pressure, a tire may be flat or the
TPMS may be malfunctioning. If you
have a flat tire, replace it with a spare
tire as soon as possible. If no tire is flat and all tires are properly inflated,
have the vehicle checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
• When using a wheel without the
TPMS such as the spare tire, the TPMS
will not function and the low tire
pressure warning light will flash for
approximately 1 minute. The light will
remain on af ter 1 minute. Have your
tires replaced and/or TPMS system
reset as soon as possible. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for these services.
• Replacing tires with those not origi-
nally specified by NISSAN could af-
fect the proper operation of the
TPMS.
CAUTION
• The TPMS is not a substitute for the
regular tire pressure check. Be sure
to check the tire pressure regularly.
• If the vehicle is being driven at
speeds of less than 16 mph (25 km/h),
the TPMS may not operate correctly.
• Be sure to install the specified size of
tires to the four wheels correctly.
Low windshield-washer
fluid warning light (if so
equipped)
This light comes on when the windshield-
washer fluid is at a low level. Add
windshield-washer fluid as necessary. For
additional information, see “Windshield-
washer fluid” (P. 8-10).
Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)
If this indicator light comes on steady or
blinks while the engine is running, it may
indicate a potential emission control
malfunction.
The MIL may also come on steady if the
fuel-filler cap is loose or missing, or if the
vehicle runs out of fuel. Check to make sure
the fuel-filler cap is installed and closed
tightly, and that the vehicle has at least 3
gallons (11.4 liters) of fuel in the fuel tank.
Af ter a few driving trips, the
light
should turn off if no other potential emis-
sion control system malfunction exists.
If this indicator light comes on steady for 20
seconds and then blinks for 10 seconds
when the engine is not running, it indicates
that the vehicle is not ready for an emission
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control system inspection/maintenance
test. For additional information, see “Readi-
ness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test”
(P. 10-22).
Master warning light (if so
equipped)
This light illuminates yellow when various
vehicle information display warnings
appear.
For additional information, see “Vehicle in-
formation display” (P. 2-24).
NISSAN Intelligent Key®
warning light (if so
equipped)
Af ter the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, this light comes on for about 2
seconds and then turns off. This light illumi-
nates or blinks as follows:
• The light blinks in yellow when the door isclosed with the Intelligent Key lef t outside
the vehicle and the ignition switch in the
ON position. Make sure that the Intelligent
Key is inside the vehicle.
• The light illuminates in yellow when it warns of a malfunction with the electrical
steering lock system or the Intelligent Key
system. If the warning light illuminates in yellow
while the engine is stopped, it may be im-
possible to free the steering lock or to start
the engine. If the light comes on while the
engine is running, you can drive the vehicle.
However, in these cases, have the vehicle
checked and repaired as soon as possible.
It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
For additional information, see “NISSAN In-
telligent Key® System” (P. 3-6).
Power steering warning
light
WARNING
• If the engine is not running or is
turned off while driving, the power
assist for the steering will not work.
Steering will be harder to operate.
• When the power steering warning
light illuminates with the engine run-
ning, there will be no power assist for
the steering. You will still have control
of the vehicle, but the steering will be
harder to operate. Have the power
steering system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service. When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the power steering warning light
illuminates. Af ter starting the engine, the
power steering warning light turns off. This
indicates the power steering is operational.
If the power steering warning light illumi-
nates while the engine is running, it may
indicate the power steering is not function-
ing properly and may need servicing. Have
the power steering checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.
When the power steering warning light illu-
minates with the engine running, there will
be no power assist for the steering, but you
will still have control of the vehicle. At this
time, greater steering effort is required to
operate the steering wheel, especially in
sharp turns and at low speeds.
For additional information, see “Power
steering” (P. 5-131).
Rear Automatic Braking
(RAB) system warning light
(if so equipped)
This light comes on when the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position. It turns
off af ter the engine is started.
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The vehicle information display is located
to the lef t of the speedometer. It displays
such items as:
• Audio Information
• Drive Computer Information
• Fuel Economy Information
• Indicators and Warnings
• Vehicle and Meter Display Settings
• Odometer/twin trip odometer
• Gear Position Indicator (P, R, N, D, L)
• Distance To Empty and Fuel IndicatorHOW TO USE THE VEHICLE
INFORMATION DISPLAY
The vehicle information display can be
changed using the,, and OK buttons located on the steer-
ing wheel.
1- Use these buttons
to navigate the vehicle information
display.
2OK - Change or select an item in the
vehicle information display.
3(if so equipped) — Returns to the
previous menu. The OK,
andbuttons also
control audio and control panel functions
in some conditions. Most screens and
menus offer instruction prompts of the
steering switch buttons to indicate how to
control the vehicle information display.
Dots on the lef t side of the vehicle informa-
tion display will appear if there is more than
one page of menu items. The OK button
changes the audio source and the
buttons also control voice recognition
manual mode. For additional information,
refer to the separate NissanConnect®
Owner’s Manual.
STARTUP DISPLAY
When the vehicle in placed in the ON posi-
tion the screens that display in the vehicle
information display include:
• Gauges
• Audio
• Fuel Economy
• Drive Computer
• Warning Review
• Settings
For additional information on warnings
and indicators, see “Vehicle information
display warnings and indicators” (P. 2-32).
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VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY (if
so equipped)
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VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY
WARNINGS AND INDICATORS
The following messages may appear in
your vehicle information display.
Engine start operation for
Intelligent Key system (if
I-Key battery level is low)
This indicator appears when the battery of
the Intelligent Key is low and when the In-
telligent Key system and the vehicle are not
communicating normally.
If this appears, touch the ignition switch
with the Intelligent Key while depressing
the brake pedal. For additional information,
see “NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery dis-
charge” (P. 5-13).
Key System Error: See
Owner’s Manual
Af ter the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, this warning appears for a period
of time and then turns off.
The I-Key System Error message warns of
a malfunction with the Intelligent Key sys-
tem. If the warning appears while the en-
gine is stopped, it may be impossible to
start the engine.If the warning appears while the engine is
running, you can drive the vehicle. However,
in these cases, have the system checked.
It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
Key Battery Low
This indicator appears when the Intelligent
Key battery is running out of power.
If this indicator appears, replace the bat-
tery with a new one. For additional infor-
mation, see “Battery replacement” (P. 8-22).
No Key Detected
This warning appears when the Intelligent
Key is lef t outside the vehicle with the igni-
tion switch in the ON position. Make sure
the Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle.
For additional information, see “NISSAN In-
telligent Key® System” (P. 3-6).
Alarm - Time for a break?
This indicator appears when the driver en-
ables the Timer Alert function within the
Driving Assistance settings and the se-
lected set time is expired. The time is based
on ignition on time and can be set up to six
hours.
Chassis Control System Error See
Owner’s Manual
This warning appears if the chassis control
is not functioning properly. Have the sys-
tem checked by a NISSAN dealer. For addi-
tional information, see “Chassis Control”
(P. 5-137).
Caution Steep slope
This warning appears when the automatic
brake hold function is activated while
the vehicle is on a steep hill. For additional
information, see “Automatic brake hold”
(P. 5-25).
Rear Door Alert is activated
When the system is enabled, this message
appears when the Rear Door Alert system
is active and can remind the driver to check
the back seat.
• Using the steering wheel switch, a driver
can select “Dismiss Message” to clear the
display for a period of time. If no selection
is made, this message automatically
turns off af ter a period of time.
• Using the steering wheel switch, a driver can select “Disable Alert” to disable the
horn alert for the remainder of the cur-
rent trip.
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This indicator means that the engine will
start by pushing the ignition switch with
the brake pedal depressed. You can start
the engine from any position of the ignition
switch.
Rear seat belt reminder
This warning appears for 65 seconds af ter
the ignition is placed in the ON position and
the engine is started.
This warning message shows the status
of the three rear seat belts. When one of
the rear seat belts are buckled, the corre-
sponding rear seat belt indicator will ap-
pear white. When one of the rear seat belts
are unbuckled, the corresponding rear seat
belt indicator will appear red.
Af ter a change in buckle status, a chime will
sound and the warning will appear for an-
other 65 seconds.
Release Parking Brake
This warning appears in the message area
of the vehicle information display when
the parking brake is set and the vehicle is
driven.
Reminder: Turn OFF
Headlights
This warning appears when the headlights
are lef t in the ON position when exiting the
vehicle. Place the headlight switch in the
OFF (if so equipped) or AUTO position. For
additional information, see “Headlight and
turn signal switch” (P. 2-44).
Shif t to Park
This warning appears when the ignition
switch is in the OFF position and the shif t
lever is not in the P (Park) position. Also, a
chime sounds when the ignition switch is
in the OFF position.
If this warning appears, move the shif t lever
to the P (Park) position and start the engine.
Shipping Mode On Push Storage Fuse
This warning may appear if the extended
storage switch is not pushed in. When this
warning appears, push in the extended
storage switch to turn off the warning. For
additional information, see “Extended stor-
age switch” (P. 2-60).
Steep slope Apply foot
brake
This warning appears if the “Caution Steep
slope” warning has appeared over about 3
minutes. Then the parking brake will auto-
matically be applied and the brake force of
the automatic brake hold will be released,
and the vehicle may move or roll away un-
expectedly. Apply the foot brake to stop the
vehicle from moving.
For additional information, see “Automatic
brake hold” (P. 5-25).
Steering lock release
malfunction indicator
This indicator appears when the steering
lock cannot be released.
If this indicator appears, push the ignition
switch while lightly turning the steering
wheel right and lef t.
Tire
This indicator appears when the customer
set distance is reached for replacing tires.
You can set or reset the distance for replac-
ing tires.
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Move the lever up or down until the turn
signal begins to flash, but the lever does
not latch, and release the lever. The turn
signal will automatically flash three times.
Choose the appropriate method to signal
a lane change based on road and traffic
conditions.
NOTE:
The 3 flash pass feature may be disabled.
For additional information, see “Vehicle
information display ” (P. 2-24).
FOG LIGHT SWITCH (if so equipped)
To turn the fog lights on, turn the headlight
switch to theorposition, then
turn the fog light switch to the
position.
To turn the fog lights on with the headlight
switch in the AUTO position, the headlights
must be on, then turn the fog light switch to
the
position.
To turn the fog lights off, turn the fog light
switch to the OFF position. To sound the horn, push near the horn icon
on the steering wheel.
WARNING
Do not disassemble the horn. Doing so
could affect proper operation of the
supplemental front air bag system.
Tampering with the supplemental
front air bag system may result in seri-
ous personal injury.
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HORN
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The heated steering wheel system is de-
signed to operate only when the surface
temperature of the steering wheel is below
68°F (20°C).
Push the heated steering wheel switch to
warm the steering wheel af ter the engine
starts. The indicator light will come on.
If the surface temperature of the steering
wheel is below 68°F (20°C), the system will
heat the steering wheel and cycle off and
on to maintain a temperature above 68°F
(20°C). The indicator light will remain on as
long as the system is on.Push the switch again to turn the heated
steering wheel system off manually. The
indicator light will go off.
The Blind Spot Warning (BSW) switch is
used to turn on and off the BSW system.
When the BSW switch is pushed, the BSW
system will turn on and the BSW indicator
light in the meter will illuminate. When the
BSW switch is pushed again, the BSW sys-
tem will turn off and the BSW indicator light
will turn off.
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) system
may be linked with the BSW system. For
additional information, see “Blind Spot
Warning (BSW)” (P. 5-35) and “Rear Cross
Traffic Alert (RCTA)” (P. 5-46).
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HEATED STEERING WHEEL SWITCH
(if so equipped) BLIND SPOT WARNING (BSW) SWITCH
(if so equipped)
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